Upcoming Rare 'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse: How to Prepare and See It

A rare annular solar eclipse, also known as a "ring of fire," will be visible across the continental U.S. on Saturday. Sky-watchers in nine states, including Oregon, Nevada, and Texas, will have the opportunity to witness the moon almost completely covering the sun, creating a fiery, orange-hued ring around the moon's shadow. In other states, a partial solar eclipse will be visible. Special eclipse glasses or pinhole projectors are necessary to safely view the eclipse and prevent eye damage. This event is highly anticipated as it is rare for a solar eclipse to cut across the entire continental U.S., and the next annular solar eclipse crossing the contiguous U.S. won't occur until February 2046.